Library Leadership
We're all leaders at the Library.
All staff at Johnson County Library play vital roles, and we all lead in different ways. This is our administration and management team—here to support, collaborate with, and empower our staff to create a welcoming and inspiring space for our community.
Meet Our Administrative Staff
Tricia Suellentrop
County Librarian
Kinsley Riggs
Deputy County Librarian
Patti Kangethe
Executive Assistant
Jennifer Mahnken
Associate Director of Systemwide Services
Shelley O’Brien
Development Director and Foundation Executive Director
Ben Sunds
Associate Director of Customer Experience
Dave Vratny
Finance Director
Adam Wathen
Associate Director of Branch Services
Meet Our Regional Management
Southwest Region
Lenexa City Center, Gardner, Spring Hill and Edgerton
Regional Manager:
Jared Harper
Systemwide Support
Elissa Andre
Marketing & Communications Manager
Kristina Auch
Patron Insight Manager
Michelle Beesley
Information Technology Manager
Laura Blair
Learning & Development Training Manager
Lacie Griffin
Collection Development Manager
Michelle Olsen
Circulation Services Manager
Scott Sime
Projects & Events Manager
Angel Tucker
Program Manager
Mission
Johnson County Library provides access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people's lives.
Vision
Johnson County Library creates an environment for people to learn, to explore, to enjoy, to create, to connect.
Values
Customer needs come first.
We place the highest priority on service to our customers and treat every request with equal value.
People are respected.
We recognize the contributions of our staff and we treat all our customers and each other with respect.
Access to information is ensured.
We ensure access to information for people of all ages, abilities and means.
This is a learning organization.
We commit to the professional growth and enrichment of our staff and volunteers.
Freedom of information is protected.
We protect your freedom to read and view all library information.
Privacy and confidentiality are rights.
We safeguard your right to request and obtain information in confidence.
Basic services are provided without charge.
We provide basic library services free of charge.
Quality service is important.
We strive to deliver the highest quality services possible.
Integrity is a commitment.
We follow the highest ethical standards which have been adopted by Johnson County government and our profession.
We are stewards of community resources.
We respect the contributions of the community to its library. We hold ourselves accountable for the efficient and effective use of all resources which you commit to us -- people, time, assets and funds.